Re: [Gumstix-users] OLED

[Serge S. <se...@so...>]

Hi Holly,

Thanks and I guess this needs to be interfaced through SPI which is only on the 
Robostix. Or maybe I can use something like the BL233 found here
http://www.i2cchip.com/#BL233
to go RS232 to SPI?

Then I need to find a convienient way to write data to the display....

I must admint that I am pretty new to all this electronics stuff so there is a 
lot of learning involved.

Thansks,
Serge


Holly Gates wrote:
> Digikey is selling a few small OLED modules, like 128x64 size. Check out 
> digikey # 475-1125-ND. I was thinking of getting that one working with 
> the gumstix, but haven't had a chance to work on it. OLED modules seem 
> to be difficult to buy retail. If you find a place to buy them, let the 
> list know!
> 
> If you want something very "readable" in medium to high ambient light 
> conditions, check out E Ink (which is where I work). The only thing 
> widely available now is a 6" diagonal SVGA active matrix. If you need 
> performance in low to zero lighting, OLED seems better. Though certain 
> of our customers have said you can read E Ink well with night vision 
> goggles on...
> 
> -Holly
>